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3 teens arrested after armed robberies, chase in Pierce County
Three teens accused in armed robberies were arrested after a pursuit overnight in Pierce County.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - Three teens were taken into custody after two armed robberies and a chase in Tacoma early Wednesday morning.
Before 12:30 a.m. Thursday, police said the first robbery happened at a Pho restaurant in Tacoma, where the suspects threatened the workers with a gun.
The second armed robbery happened at a 76 gas station on Portland Avenue, Tacoma police said.
Investigators told FOX 13 the getaway car was a stolen Kia and the suspects led police on a pursuit.
Washington State Patrol Trooper John Datillo said police stopped the suspected car on I-5 after it matched the description of the vehicle involved in the armed robberies.
Police say a Tacoma restaurant was robbed by armed suspects.
But when troopers stopped the car, the suspects got out, ran away and crossed the freeway.
Police chased the suspects and three teens, a 13, 14 and 19-year-old, were taken into custody.
WSP, Tacoma and Lakewood police were involved in the chase.
No injuries have been reported in any of the incidents.